偍 (tí) - Negligent & slow

偍Tone 2

tí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

偍 · tí

Negligent;

slow;

careless;

lax in behavior or attitude.

Negligentslowcareless

Usage highlights

Negligent and slowLax officialCareless attitudeNegligent behaviorSlow and remissLax in work

Synonyms

  • 慢— slow; negligent
  • 怠— idle; negligent
  • 惰— lazy; indolent

Antonyms

  • 勤— diligent; industrious
  • 敏— quick; agile
  • 谨— cautious; careful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was negligent in his duties (偍慢).
  • The official was lax in enforcing the rules (官吏偍慢).
  • A careless attitude leads to mistakes (偍慢的态度).

Collocations

  • Negligent and slow(偍慢)
  • Lax official(官吏偍慢)
  • Careless attitude(偍慢的态度)
  • Negligent behavior(偍慢的行为)
  • Slow and remiss(偍缓)
  • Lax in work(工作偍慢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Describes a character flaw of negligence or lack of diligence, often used in classical or literary contexts.
  • Appears in historical texts to criticize officials or individuals for being remiss in their responsibilities.

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